That's So Maven by The Healthy Maven

That's So Maven is a weekly health and wellness podcast from blogger Davida Kugelmass of The Healthy Maven. That's so Maven interviews "mavens" and shakers in the health, wellness and business spheres helping to tackle some of life's biggest challenges in leading a balanced and intentional lifestyle. This podcast is meant to inspire, entertain and above all — find comfort in knowing you aren’t alone in your struggles.

Today we're talking to Megan Bruneau about her history of struggling with her body image, her battle with eating disorders and how she became apart of the eating disorder recovery community. She's come out to the other side to start helping people love themselves.

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Megan and I talk about:

-What wellness should really look like

-Megan's own history with eating disorders and body image

-The negative implications of the wellness industry on young men and women

-Social media and advice for influencers and consumers on how to be a more critical voice

-Why airbrushing is really detrimental

-Why putting imperfections out in the world empowers women everywhere

-Why it's important to not use "always" when it comes to eating healthy and working out

-Privilege in the wellness industry and why we need to be acknowledging it

-Health at every size and what that actually looks like

-Why demonizing food creates a cycle of bingeing and purging

-Why it's not helpful to only post photos of kale photos — and why we shouldn't shame people for eating birthday cake

-The fact men also deal with body image and eating disorders

-Why Instagram is your "highlight reel"

-How to be a conscious consumer via who you follow on social media

-Where the wellness industry is going

-Why the wellness industry is all about not feeling good about yourself

-How changes in your body shape and size reflect what's going on in your life